HIRAM, Ga. – Richard “Dickie” Cote, 76, of Hiram, Georgia, died Oct. 8, 2023 after an illness.

Born in Waterville to Augustus and Josephine Cote, Dickie graduated from Waterville High School in 1966.

Dickie enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967 and served in West Germany, Central America, Fort Knox and many other locations. During his time at Fort Bliss, Dickie drove for Ret. Gen. Omar Bradley.

After 26 years in the Army, Dickie retired as a Sgt. Major. He moved to Chicago and taught JROTC at schools including Calumet High School and Englewood High School. He later retired and moved to Georgia and Texas.

Dickie spent his life serving his family, community and country. He is dearly missed.

Dickie is survived by his wife Maria, son Raymond, grandchildren Amber and Brandon, sister-in-law Jackie Cote of Colorado, sister Georgie Lyons and her husband Harry of Fairfield and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, son Thomas, brother Ronald Cote, brother Robert Cote and sister Carol Blier.

Dickie will be buried with military honors in San Antonio, Texas, at the convenience of his family.